Accounts Payable Specialist at Columbia Safety & Supply Family of Companies

Columbia, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Motivation For Change, Operational Improvement, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Autonomous Work, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Detail Orientation, Analytical Skills, Time Management

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Accounts Payable Specialist Department: Finance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Columbia, Missouri Description The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in the company’s financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. This position is essential for maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting efficient cash flow management, and contributing to the overall success of the finance team. Key Responsibilities Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. Obtain necessary approvals and verify coding and documentation for proper account allocation. Prepare and process payments, including checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and electronic payments, in accordance with payment terms and vendor agreements. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of balances. Investigate and resolve outstanding items, such as unmatched invoices or vendor credits. Review freight invoices for accuracy and dispute charges when certain criteria have been met. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Willingness and ability to motivate change and operational improvement Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must possess the ability to work autonomously as well as within teams Organized and detail oriented with strong analytical skills Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently Why it's great to build your career with us! We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits: Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid! 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization! This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans. #ZR

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role is essential for maintaining vendor relationships and supporting cash flow management.